The Hershey Company (HSY)
| Market Cap | 34.39B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 10.75B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.65B |
| Shares Out | 202.60M |
| EPS (ttm) | 8.12 |
| PE Ratio | 20.90 |
| Forward PE | 29.21 |
| Dividend | $5.48 (3.23%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 16, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,787,160 |
| Open | 168.95 |
| Previous Close | 169.72 |
| Day's Range | 167.41 - 170.88 |
| 52-Week Range | 140.13 - 208.03 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 164.05 (-3.34%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
About HSY
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Hershey's revenue was $11.20 billion, an increase of 0.33% compared to the previous year's $11.16 billion. Earnings were $2.22 billion, an increase of 19.31%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 20 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $164.05, which is a decrease of -3.34% from the latest price.
News
Dividend Yield Theory Says Hershey Is A Buy
Dividend Yield Theory signals Hershey is undervalued, with current yield well above its historical mean, suggesting strong long-term total return potential. Despite recent earnings declines and headwi...
Hershey: Sweet Kiss, Historic Yield
Hershey is a quality international consumer staple sector company with an "A" S&P credit rating and 15 years of paying a rising dividend. It rarely has a dividend yield over 3% which it easily does no...
ONE Doubles Down on Chocolate with New Hershey's Collaboration
ONE Brand teams up with pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau to power the Double or ONEthing challenge - driven by performance, fueled by protein HERSHEY, Pa. , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning pro...
Penn State Health Wins 2025 IDEA Innovation Award for Groundbreaking Energy Optimization at its Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
SEATTLE & BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AwardWinningProject--Optimum Energy proudly congratulates Penn State Health on receiving the prestigious 2025 Joseph M. Brillhart IDEA Innovation Award. ...
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Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile, and Heléne Yorke Join Cast of HERSHEY as Principal Photography Continues Across Pennsylvania
Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario to Star as Milton and Catherine Hershey in a Dandelion Media Production, in Collaboration with Hershey Entities HERSHEY, Pa. , May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dandeli...
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Defensive Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
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Hershey: Tasty Recession Hedge At A Reasonable Price
Hershey shares have pulled back to attractive levels due to cocoa price spikes, tariffs, and higher interest rates, creating a solid entry point for long-term investors. Cocoa price volatility is a ma...
HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel Bar Brings the Ooey, Gooey Drip to Summer
Elevating your s'more game with more melt, more drip, more WOW HERSHEY, Pa. , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, there's a new treat in town: HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel b...
Hershey: Tariffs Add A New Dimension Of Risk (Rating Downgrade)
Hershey's margins are under sustained pressure, with volume declines, elevated cocoa prices, and new tariffs creating a challenging environment for profitability. Despite strong brands and management,...
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The Hershey Company (HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director, Investor Relations Michele Buck - Chairman and Chief Exe...
Hershey using ‘every lever in the toolbox' to reduce impact of cocoa tariff
Chocolate giant says “unmitigated” impact of tariffs may cost up to $100 million per quarter.
Hershey Q1 results beat expectations despite sales dip, salty snacks drive growth
Hershey reported a less severe decline in sales than anticipated for the first quarter, alongside exceeding profit expectations, according to a Thursday announcement. The company's resilient performa...
Hershey posts robust quarterly results on North America snacks demand
Hershey posted a smaller-than-expected drop in sales for the first quarter and beat profit estimates on Thursday, helped by steady demand for its salty snacks business in North America.
Hershey Expects Tariffs to Cost Up to $20 Million in 2Q
Hershey first-quarter earnings fell and the company expects to take a hit from tariffs of up to $20 million this quarter.
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
HERSHEY, Pa. , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Common ...
Hershey Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
HERSHEY, Pa. , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025.
Proposed SNAP cuts could pressure low-income shoppers — and retailers that serve them
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which covers some grocery costs for low-income Americans, could be slashed by as much as $230 billion over the next 10 years. At the same tim...
The Hershey Company: Sweet Change In Bitter Times
Hershey's stock has dropped 40% due to tripled cocoa prices, but this may present a buying opportunity if cocoa prices stabilize. Cocoa prices surged due to supply issues in the Ivory Coast and Ghana,...
Hershey and Dandelion Media to Unwrap Founder's Story in Upcoming Major Motion Picture HERSHEY, Set for 2026 Release
Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine Hershey Principal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa. , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HERSHEY, a major motion pict...
Reese's Brand Did It Again - Meet Your New Favorite Snack, Reese's Filled Pretzels
We took pretzels, packed them with Reese's peanut butter filling, and changed the snack aisle forever HERSHEY, Pa. , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- You may want to sit down for this.
KIT KAT® Brand is Here to Protect Your Break in New Ad Campaign
KIT KAT's® new break protectors, the Break Brothers will hit the big screen April 7th during the NCAA Men's Championship Game HERSHEY, Pa. , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it—breaks are disa...
Hershey Strikes $750 Million Deal for Popcorn Brand
LesserEvil had recently tapped bankers to pursue a sale of its business, which makes a range of snacks using what it says are better-for-you ingredients.
Hershey Strikes $750 Million Deal for LesserEvil Popcorn Brand
The deal value could grow over time if LesserEvil, a snack maker, hits certain milestones in its performance.